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Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind "Career in Comfort" because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world — one mattress at a time.
Compensation
The compensation target range for this role is :
$80,800 - $95,000
Job Summary
The IMM Production Manager is an important leadership role in Production. They are accountable for achieving performance goals for key metrics including Safety, Quality, Throughput, Cost, Uptime, and Work In Progress (WIP). They support the Line Managers, safely, obtaining the best quality and efficiency. They ensure employees are safe and wear personal protective equipment (PPE). They assist where needed, keeping roll sheets updated and ensure shift changes happen seamlessly. They support the Operation Systems Managers to drive and coordinate daily 5S and workplace organization activities and ensure operator equipment maintenance duties are performed. The Production Manager helps the team surface problems and implements process improvements. They work closely with the Operations Systems Manager to ensure that L2L data is collected accurately, checklists are filled out and all managers / operators are up to date with training.
Job Description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Administrative Tasks15%
- Evaluates Mattress / Peak build plans to ensure we are producing the correct products.
- Plans the most effective use of equipment and personnel to meet current and future production requirements based on sales volume and inventory (Kanban) levels
- Assign work orders on the train schedule to support production flow.
- Works with Line Managers to verify L2L data input is correct and done in a timely manner.
- Systematically completesinventory moves when needed.
- AuditsHighjumpproduction bins foraccuracy.
- Uses data to identify areas for improvement and coordinates improvement efforts to respected value stream.
- Inspects attendance filesfor all Line Mangersfor accuracy daily and ensures accountability policies are being followed.
- Hold Line Managers accountable for inspecting attendance files for all Operators for accuracy daily and ensures accountability policies are being followed.
- Updates OrganizationalChartweekly andreports out to HR and recruiting teams.
- Monitorsquality and initiates actions to prevent product or process nonconformities
- Ensures all safety related incidents are reportedin Teams, Safety and upper management.
- Ensures all HR violations are reported to HR and upper management.
- Executes staffing plans and partners with HR in recruiting, selecting, and onboarding employees.
- Facilitates 8 : 15 meeting, going over goals and issues for current days Production for assigned shift with all departments in attendance.
- Reportsthroughput numbers, and goals to upper management for assigned areas.
Employee Engagement85%
Be present on shift one (1) hour prior to start of assigned shift to set the example, assist Line Managers where needed, and support the production plan.Leads, motivates, and trains all Line Managers,creating teamwork and ownership of production results, processes and committees.Supports and assists Line Mangersin motivatingand training Work Cell Leads and Operators to create a teamwork and ownership of Production results, processes andcommittees.Supports and communicates upper managements vision effectivelywith all Line Managers, Work Cell Leads and Operators.Pursues goals to achieve vision.Applies and trains 5S principles to assure a safe working environment for all production workersChampion Continuous Improvement tools, processes,methodology, and committees to help lead Purple to Future State.Conduct 1 on 1 sessions with Line Managers to build trustandset goalsParticipates in multiple daily Gemba walks with Line Managers and interacts with employees.Be engaged with all lines throughout the day to help build relationships of trust with all employees.Befirm, fair, and consistent with employee corrective action, discipline, rewards, and performance appraisals.Supports the Operation Systems Manager to ensure all 5s and L2L initiatives are being followed by direct reports and shift.Supports continuous improvement initiatives / ideas and provides a feedback loop.Supportsqualityin all steps of processes.Monitorsquality and initiates actions to prevent product or process nonconformities.Confirms proper shift change overs are being conducted to ensure success.Is present on Productionfloor until all duties are completed for assigned shift.Perform other duties as required or assigned.Required Skills, Education, Experience
Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience2+ years managing a production line and team using Lean principlesLean Manufacturing certification or commensurate experienceExperience successfully leading a large production teamIn depth understanding of production principles and general plant operationsCapability to establish production goals, and methods to reach goalsAbility to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experienceHigh School diploma or GEDPreferred Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification5S Concepts CertificationProficient in Microsoft OfficePhysical Requirements
Physical activities may occasionally include :
Remaining in stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions.Physical Activities May Constantly Include
Communicating with others to exchange information.Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and / or fingers.Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned.Environmental Conditions May Occasionally Include
Noisy open office environmentBenefits And Perks
Medical, Dental, Vision401(k) MatchFlexible PTOEarn a MattressPurple SwagAmazing Purple ProductsWHY WORK AT PURPLE?
Make your mark : We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people's lives through comfort.Gain unique experience : Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you.Awesome culture : Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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Retail
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